Achillea tomentosa 'Aurea' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Achillea tomentosa 'Maynard's Gold'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Growth habit
Cushion-forming, compact.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - Rock garden plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially in dry conditions, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
Achillea tomentosa 'Aurea' forms umbels of golden yellow flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, roof garden, bee pasture, roof greening